US Bridges

SR 26 over Black Creek

Fair

Stone County, Mississippi · 1.7 MI W George Cl · Structure no. 310002606605640

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
831 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Black Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 26 over Black Creek in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 831 ft (253.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1.7 MI W George Cl
RouteState Highway 26
CountyStone County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.85342, -88.91564
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length831 ft (253.3 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Black Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Black Creek?

The structure is 831 ft (253.3 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.